Law Student Volunteer, Fall

Contract, Full-time

No

# Civil Rights Division (CRT) Summer Law Student Volunteer

The Civil Rights Division (“CRT” or “Division”) of the Department of Justice (“Department”) is looking for eligible applicants to volunteer as Law Student Interns for the summer. The Division is primarily responsible for enforcing federal statutes and executive orders that prohibit, among other things, unlawful discrimination in education, employment, housing, police service, public accommodations and facilities, voting, and federally funded and conducted programs.

## Qualifications

Applicants must be . citizens; dual citizens will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Applicants further must meet the residency requirement. Specifically, for a total of three years (not necessarily consecutive years) of the five years immediately prior to applying for a position, the applicant must have: (1) resided in the .; (2) worked for the . overseas in a Federal or military capacity; or, (3) been a dependent of a Federal or military employee serving overseas.

Applicants must also be students. The following students are eligible: undergraduate and graduate students who are enrolled at least half-time; first-year (second semester), second- and third-year law students; and law school graduates who are enrolled in graduate law programs (., . programs) at least half-time. All students must be in good academic standing and will be required to provide official documentation from their school. First-year, first-semester law students may apply after December 1 for internships the following summer.

## Application Process

Applications are considered on a rolling basis, and positions, particularly for summer interns, may be filled before the deadlines indicated. Applicants are encouraged to apply early in the process.

* Summer Interns: Applications from 2Ls will be considered from October 15 through February 1 (and from 1Ls from December 1 through February 1).
* Fall Semester: Applications will be considered from March 1 through June 1.
* Spring Semester: Applications will be considered from July 1 through October 1.

The deadlines above are based on colleges/universities on a semester system. If the college/university you attend is on a quarter system, please email the section you are interested in (using the email link below) to receive applicable deadlines for the term for which you wish to participate.

To apply and for more information about each section's volunteer intern program, see the Civil Rights Division’s page .

## Job Description

The Division seeks eligible applicants with excellent interpersonal skills; strong written and verbal communication skills; strong research and analytical skills; and demonstrated interest or experience in the enforcement of civil rights laws.

## Salary

Uncompensated

## Number of Positions

Multiple

## Travel

Travel may be required

## Relocation Expenses

Not authorized

The Civil Rights Division of the Department of Justice is looking for volunteers to fill Law Student Intern positions for the summer. The Division is responsible for enforcing federal statutes and executive orders that prohibit unlawful discrimination in areas such as education, employment, housing, police service, public accommodations and facilities, voting, and federally funded and conducted programs.

Applicants must be . citizens and must meet a residency requirement of three years (not necessarily consecutive years) of the five years immediately prior to applying for a position. They must also be students, such as undergraduate and graduate students enrolled at least half-time, first-year (second semester), second- and third-year law students, and law school graduates enrolled in graduate law programs (., . programs) at least half-time. All students must be in good academic standing and will be required to provide official documentation from their school.

The Division seeks applicants with excellent interpersonal skills; strong written and verbal communication skills; strong research and analytical skills; and demonstrated interest or experience in the enforcement of civil rights laws. Applications are considered on a rolling basis and students are encouraged to apply early in the process.

This position is uncompensated, there are multiple positions available, and travel may be required. Relocation expenses are not authorized. For more information and to apply, visit the Civil Rights Division’s page .

Excellent interpersonal skills; strong written and verbal communication skills; strong research and analytical skills

U.S. citizens; dual citizens will be considered on a case-by-case basis; must meet the residency requirement; undergraduate and graduate students who are enrolled at least half-time; first-year (second semester), second- and third-year law students; and law school graduates who are enrolled in graduate law programs (e.g., L.L.M. programs) at least half-time

See the Civil Rights Division’s page

Qualification and Experience U.S. citizens; dual citizens will be considered on a case-by-case basis; must meet the residency requirement; undergraduate and graduate students who are enrolled at least half-time; first-year (second semester), second- and third-year law students; and law school graduates who are enrolled in graduate law programs (e.g., L.L.M. programs) at least half-time

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